Rocket Fuel Logic
Self-Released, 2024
8/10
The always impressive guitarist and vocalist Mike Jacoby is aligned with Don Read and Mike Levin for these lively and scrappy 10 tunes we won’t soon forget.
The thumping energy of “There Ought Be A Law” starts the listen with plenty of grit and melody entering the flowing climate, and “Stomp The Gas” follows with spirited guitar that suits the frisky drums from Levin that helps emit much energy.
Further along, “Lie In Bed” is an intimate moment of beauty and poeticism that slow the pace with much effectiveness, while “Ready When You Are” is a bright album highlight that makes great use of Read’s skilled bass amid a sunny mood.
Close to the end, “Resume Speed, Texas” injects harmonica and a swift execution of dance floor ready festivities, and the softer “Try” exits with folk qualities that build into a classic rock’n’roll finish.
Perhaps most closely linked to Americana and alt-country, Jacoby and company certainly aren’t lacking any enthusiasm across this relatable and enjoyable body of work.
Travels well with: Grant Langston- aLAbama; Breezers- Hideaway